How does a president get impeached?

[JCricket]

Would Pence be better than Trump? What about Ryan? I think those are the two most likely candidates to replace Trump when he finally gets removed. I also think either of those two would be better than trump.

[icenine]

Originally Posted by JCricket

Would Pence be better than Trump? What about Ryan? I think those are the two most likely candidates to replace Trump when he finally gets removed. I also think either of those two would be better than trump.

Pence is only better in a sense that you have a sane man holding the football. Which is an important qualification.

[icenine]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

The 25th contemplates different criteria for use, but is actually harder to implement than impeachment. First you need the VP and a majority of the cabinet in favor to get it started. Then, if the president contests it, you will need 2/3 of the House and 2/3 of the Senate to make it stick.

Impeachment: no VP or cabinet role, and only simple majority of the House to get it started.

I don't know. Six months or a year of bullshit like we saw with Obama's supposed plumbing contract at Trump Tower might change a few minds. This time it is a political issue. What if Trump goes off the deep end in a real national security crisis?

He is being influenced by Breitbart and ignoring his own legitimate intelligence assets.